How to pronounce ingrown
Say it like in-GROHN. Ingrown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROHN).
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- in
- GROHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ingrown pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GROHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of ingrown
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: in-GROHN.
What does ingrown mean?
- That has grown inwards or abnormally towards (a part of the body)“an ingrown toenail”
- An ingrown hair.
Where does ingrown come from?
From in- + grown.
Words that rhyme with ingrown
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Questions about saying ingrown
How do you pronounce ingrown?
Say in-GROHN. The American pronunciation is /ɪnˈɡroʊn/. In British English it is /ɪnˈɡrəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ingrown?
Ingrown has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GROHN). Broken into parts: in · GROHN.
Is ingrown pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ɪnˈɡrəʊn/ (in-GROHN).